Olympic gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier may be left on the mountain where she lost her life after being struck by falling rocks in Pakistan. Authorities are now deciding whether to grant her final wish to remain at the site of the accident.

Dahlmeier, a former German biathlon champion, tragically passed away at just 31 years old. The accident happened during a climbing expedition in the Karakoram mountain range.

Having retired from professional sports in 2019, Dahlmeier had been hiking Laila Peak with her friend, Marina Eva Krauss. Their adventure took a fatal turn when a rockfall hit her at around 18,700 feet.

Krauss immediately alerted emergency services on Monday. However, due to poor weather, helicopters could only reach the location the following day. Dahlmeier’s body was recovered on Wednesday.

Her official Instagram account later shared a heartfelt message revealing her written wish not to be rescued if it would endanger others. She also made it clear that she wished for her body to be left behind in the mountains if anything happened.

Her family has supported this request, asking that her final wishes be respected. Local authorities are now weighing the decision carefully, acknowledging that her dream was to remain in the mountains she loved.

Spokesperson Faizullah Faraq confirmed that they were informed of Dahlmeier’s desire to be left on the mountain. He added that her words—“I want to be buried in the mountains, that’s my dream”—are being taken seriously.

Laila Peak is known for its dangerous conditions and extreme weather. Only a handful of climbers have ever reached the summit, and in the past week, conditions have been particularly severe, with rain, strong winds, and low visibility.

Dahlmeier’s legacy in sports remains remarkable. She won two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, becoming one of the most celebrated athletes in biathlon history.